Idaspe is an opera by baroque composer Riccardo Broschi. It is notable for starring the composer’s brother, Farinelli, in the role of Dario. The famous arias Qual guerrero in campo armato, and Ombra fedele anch’io are from this opera.
Roles Artaserse, king of Persia, in love with Berenice Dario, brother of Artaserse and friend of Idaspe, who disguises himself as Arbato, a general. Idaspe, nephew of Artaserse, disguised as Acrone Arbace, captain of the guard Mandane, daughter of the king of Media, in love with Dario Berenice, a Persian princess.
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Biography. Riccardo Broschi All Music Broschi [Brosca, Riccardo] Grove Music Online Historical figure. Carlo Broschi